The Statue of Liberty was created by a French sculptor named Frederic Bartholdi
The statue was unveiled on October 28, 1886
It took 21 years to finally get the statue to New York Harbor and set it up
11 of the 21 years were used for deign and construction
French citizens contributed around 400,000 francs for the statue's cause
For nearly a year the pieces of the statue sat in 210 wooden crates in Bedloe's Island
The statue of Liberty is the worlds most celebrated symbol of American freedom and democracy
The statue was concieved in the summer of 1865 by a group of Frenchmen at a dinner party near Versailles outside of Paris
Mohammed's question(s)
Why was the Statue of Liberty given to New York from France?
Thesis Statement: The Statue was known as a symbol of freedom, but also known as a historical challenge many faced to bring this great sculpture into the New York Harbor.
Problems in Errecting the Statue: Boston:
Boston tried to make a bid for the statue in response to the slowness of the pedestal campaign
A jealous New York newspaper says that the statue would first be smashed into pieces before residing in Boston
Philidelphia also tried to take the statue from NY in 1886 but failed
NY also claimed that if they were to lose the Statue it would be given to a more worthier and modest place
Construction:
The Statue of Liberty was transported to the United States aboard the French frigate Isere and arrived in New York harbor on June 17 1885
There were 214 cases of varying sizes carrying the statues body parts were unloaded at Bedloe's Island to await unpacking when the statues pedestal was complete (April 1886)
Some body parts required repair upon arriving to the Harbor
By early October 1886 only the statue's head was missing but it was soon attached
After the statue was completed landscape gardener Frederick Law Olmsted supervised a clean-up of Bedloe's Island in time for the statue's inauguration and dedication on October 28 1886
Inauguration:
The statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was officially inaugurated in New York City on 28 October 1886, which had been declared a public holiday for the occasion
The inauguration was divided into two events: a grand parade in the morning in Manhattan; a flotilla celebration in the harbor, followed by the dedication ceremony and unveiling on Bedloe's Island early in the afternoon; and finally, a fireworks display in the evening
The Manhattan parade drew a crowd of about 1 million people It began at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-seventh Street. Grand marshal Charles P. Stone and the marchers and floats reached President Grover Cleveland's Madison Square reviewing stand by 11:30 in the morning. There, the president declared Bartholdi the 'greatest man in America today' to which the sculptor graciously responded, 'Through your courtesy, sir'
A parade of twenty thousand marchers went by, proceeding from Fifth Avenue to Broadway, and down to the Battery.
The parade ended with the moving spectacle of President George Washington's carriage passing by, drawn by eight dappled gray horses and escorted by the Continental Guards
By 1:00 p.m., the dignitaries and other sightseers were boarding vessels to see the parade of ships. President Cleveland reviewed this event from the poop deck of the Despatch. There were three hundred ships and boats of all descriptions--steamers, yachts, tugboats, and sailing ships--dominated by Rear Admiral Luce's seven men-of-war, which included the Tennessee, the Saratoga, the Portsmouth, and the Jamestown. The naval flagship was the Gedney. Admiral Luce, commander of the North Atlantic Squadron, was disappointed that the French fleet was unable to join them.
The World The Unfinished Pedestal:
Money was coming in from all different directions but NY was still struggling to complete the pedestal
The statue was ready to be shipped off to NY but the pedestal had stalled the process
different states offered to pay for the completion of the statue if it would reside in there state
The statue was made to secure the first century of American Independence
Other states were jealous that the statue was going to make New York its home even though New York didn't even have enough money to get the statue up
The committee raised a little over $180,000 and spent all of it but $2,000
The Manufacter and Builder:
French Government had nothing to do with the statue's project
The project was started by French people
The French people gave Americans the statue to celebrate triumph and freedom in there respective countries
The project was momentarily suspended when Americans didn't aid the process
The exterior of the statue (the brass) was built in France and the interior (iron) was made in New York
The Statue of Liberty:
The statue stands in all 160 feet high
Its right hand will be holding up a torch
A wide staircase inside the statue goes up to the torch
The statue will also serve as a lighthouse beacon
The statue's left hand holds a set of tablets where the Declaration of Independence is supposedly inscribed
The total light upon the torch will be about 200 feet above tide-water
After reaching America the arm and torch of the statue was sent back to France because Americans were not sure how to attach it and keep it together with the statue
A Gift Statue:
America wanted the French to pay for the whole statue
Americans thought the French should pay rent for putting the statue up in American land
Caution:
People were forbidden to buy any imitation statues not issued by the American Committee
People who bought imitations that did not belong to the American Committee were to be persecuted by law
The Statue of Liberty beginning the work:
General Charles P. Stone was the head engineer in the pedestal project
To complete the pedestal it took around one year
General Stone as an engineer thought it wasn't a good idea to put up such a massive statue for such a long time in a harbor surrounded by water
General Stone was urging Americans to contribute money to the cause
To Drum up Contributions:
It took a lot of effort to raise enough money for the project
The American Committee had made theaters in the city halt there regular shows until the funds weren't complete
The Committee and different organizations put together a march around the city to funds in boxes that sons of veterans carried in the march and met at a hotel at the end of the day to count there collectings
Marches went around Broadway, the battery and many more places
MY ESSAY
In order for the Statue of Liberty to stand in New York Harbor New York was required to furnish a pedestal for the colossal statue. Very few money was raised and only few people contributed money to the cause. New York's Treasury was exhausted trying to raise money for the statue but just couldn't make the cut. Some people thought that France should pay for the whole statue. A New York Times article named A Gift Statue published in December 26, 1883 stated " Who pays for a gift ?! France should pay for the whole statue including the pedestal and in fact the French should pay ten thousand dollars yearly rent for sticking the statue in our harbor! If they agree to these terms and conditions we'll agree not to break up the statue and sell it for old bronze and what not. This is at once very handsome and business like on our part". France refused to pay for the whole statue which rendered New York having to raise money.
Since France refused to pay for the whole statue New York was compelled to raise money on its own. A method they used to aid there cause was to make mini models of the statue of liberty ranging in prices of one, five, and ten dollars depending on quality. Th e heights of the mini statues vary from six to twelve inches. These statues were expected to raise forty thousand dollars to finish the pedestal. Upon the mini statue's creation citizens were cautioned not to buy mini statues that were not issued by the American Committee because some people tried to pass on imitations as the real thing and sell them. People who did this were persecuted to the full extent of law. This was a good effort but still was not able to raise sufficient funds alone. This shows that some groups of citizens were supportive of the statue and did make efforts.
One way money was raised to accommodate the pedestal campaign was through a parade. In this parade the sons of veterans along with the comittiee would march up and down New York City while playing national airs collecting money. The cities treasury was hoping that enough money would be raised to finally start the construction of the pedestal. They started the march at The Produce Exchange. From there it went to The Cotton Exchange followed by The Stock Exchange. They will then march up Broadway giving there final concert at Worth Monument. The Sons of Liberty than collected contribution in boxes. At eight o'clock the various organizations met and couted the money. This parade shows that it was hard to raise money but ultimately the citizens of our state banned together and got the job done.
The fact that New York City had a though time raising money for the statue's pedestal really made some other states mad. In there view New York was given a wonderful opportunity and they were not even able to follow up on it. Boston mad a bid on the Statue of Liberty since it was taking New York so long to raise money for the pedestal. A jealous New York Times Editorial published on October 3, 1882 stated 'She proposes to take our neglected statue of Liberty and warm it over for her own use and glory. Boston has probably again overestimated her powers. This statue is dear to us, though we have never looked upon it, and no third rate town is going to step in and take it from us. Philadelphia tried to do that in 1876, and failed. Let Boston be warned . . . that she can't have our Liberty . . . that great light-house statue will be smashed into . . . fragments before it shall be stuck up in Boston Harbor. If we are to lose the statue it shall go to some worthier and more modest place--Painted Post, for instance, or Glover, Vt." According to this, Boston along with other states were angry that New York was getting such a honor and were still complaining and whining over money. Boston offered to pay for the whole statue if it would go to there harbor but they were turned down. This is proof that not everyone wanted The Statue of Liberty up in New York Harbor and that caused conflict.
Mohammed Khan
Mohammed's Notes
Mohammed's question(s)
Thesis Statement: The Statue was known as a symbol of freedom, but also known as a historical challenge many faced to bring this great sculpture into the New York Harbor.
Problems in Errecting the Statue:
Boston:
- Boston tried to make a bid for the statue in response to the slowness of the pedestal campaign
- A jealous New York newspaper says that the statue would first be smashed into pieces before residing in Boston
- Philidelphia also tried to take the statue from NY in 1886 but failed
- NY also claimed that if they were to lose the Statue it would be given to a more worthier and modest place
Construction:- The Statue of Liberty was transported to the United States aboard the French frigate Isere and arrived in New York harbor on June 17 1885
- There were 214 cases of varying sizes carrying the statues body parts were unloaded at Bedloe's Island to await unpacking when the statues pedestal was complete (April 1886)
- Some body parts required repair upon arriving to the Harbor
- By early October 1886 only the statue's head was missing but it was soon attached
- After the statue was completed landscape gardener Frederick Law Olmsted supervised a clean-up of Bedloe's Island in time for the statue's inauguration and dedication on October 28 1886
Inauguration:The World The Unfinished Pedestal:
The Manufacter and Builder:
- French Government had nothing to do with the statue's project
- The project was started by French people
- The French people gave Americans the statue to celebrate triumph and freedom in there respective countries
- The project was momentarily suspended when Americans didn't aid the process
- The exterior of the statue (the brass) was built in France and the interior (iron) was made in New York
The Statue of Liberty:A Gift Statue:
Caution:
The Statue of Liberty beginning the work:
To Drum up Contributions:
MY ESSAY
In order for the Statue of Liberty to stand in New York Harbor New York was required to furnish a pedestal for the colossal statue. Very few money was raised and only few people contributed money to the cause. New York's Treasury was exhausted trying to raise money for the statue but just couldn't make the cut. Some people thought that France should pay for the whole statue. A New York Times article named A Gift Statue published in December 26, 1883 stated " Who pays for a gift ?! France should pay for the whole statue including the pedestal and in fact the French should pay ten thousand dollars yearly rent for sticking the statue in our harbor! If they agree to these terms and conditions we'll agree not to break up the statue and sell it for old bronze and what not. This is at once very handsome and business like on our part". France refused to pay for the whole statue which rendered New York having to raise money.
Since France refused to pay for the whole statue New York was compelled to raise money on its own. A method they used to aid there cause was to make mini models of the statue of liberty ranging in prices of one, five, and ten dollars depending on quality. Th e heights of the mini statues vary from six to twelve inches. These statues were expected to raise forty thousand dollars to finish the pedestal. Upon the mini statue's creation citizens were cautioned not to buy mini statues that were not issued by the American Committee because some people tried to pass on imitations as the real thing and sell them. People who did this were persecuted to the full extent of law. This was a good effort but still was not able to raise sufficient funds alone. This shows that some groups of citizens were supportive of the statue and did make efforts.
One way money was raised to accommodate the pedestal campaign was through a parade. In this parade the sons of veterans along with the comittiee would march up and down New York City while playing national airs collecting money. The cities treasury was hoping that enough money would be raised to finally start the construction of the pedestal. They started the march at The Produce Exchange. From there it went to The Cotton Exchange followed by The Stock Exchange. They will then march up Broadway giving there final concert at Worth Monument. The Sons of Liberty than collected contribution in boxes. At eight o'clock the various organizations met and couted the money. This parade shows that it was hard to raise money but ultimately the citizens of our state banned together and got the job done.
The fact that New York City had a though time raising money for the statue's pedestal really made some other states mad. In there view New York was given a wonderful opportunity and they were not even able to follow up on it. Boston mad a bid on the Statue of Liberty since it was taking New York so long to raise money for the pedestal. A jealous New York Times Editorial published on October 3, 1882 stated 'She proposes to take our neglected statue of Liberty and warm it over for her own use and glory. Boston has probably again overestimated her powers. This statue is dear to us, though we have never looked upon it, and no third rate town is going to step in and take it from us. Philadelphia tried to do that in 1876, and failed. Let Boston be warned . . . that she can't have our Liberty . . . that great light-house statue will be smashed into . . . fragments before it shall be stuck up in Boston Harbor. If we are to lose the statue it shall go to some worthier and more modest place--Painted Post, for instance, or Glover, Vt." According to this, Boston along with other states were angry that New York was getting such a honor and were still complaining and whining over money. Boston offered to pay for the whole statue if it would go to there harbor but they were turned down. This is proof that not everyone wanted The Statue of Liberty up in New York Harbor and that caused conflict.